Xiaomi Malaysia Releases Redmi 10 Starting at RM649
Not to be confused with the Redmi Note 10 series, the Redmi 10 is an upgrade to its predecessor, the Redmi 9 series. The Redmi 10 is considered an entry level device and is powered by a MediaTek Helio G88 processor.
Key Highlights:
- Camera Set: The Redmi 10 comes with an impressive quad-camera set and features a 50MP main camera.
- Huge Battery: It comes with a 5,000mAh battery and 18W fast charge to power you through the day.
- Processor: Powered by the latest 2.0GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio G88 processor for a better day-to-day using experience.
- Display: A pleasantly smooth 90Hz scrolling and navigating experience with a built-in Power-saving AdaptiveSync feature to help you go the distance.
Full Specification
| Weight & Dimension: 181g, 161.95mm x 75.53mm x 8.92mm |
| Display: 6.5″ FHD+ IPS LCD, 90Hz AdaptiveSync: 45/60/90Hz Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 |
| OS & Processor: MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11 MediaTek Helio G88 |
| Memory & Storage: 4 + 64GB / 6+128GB *eMMC storage with Hybrid expandable storage (SIM or MicroSD) |
| Rear Camera: 50MP (wide) f/1.8 8MP (ultra-wide) f/2.2FOV 120° 2MP (macro) f/2.4 2MP (depth) f/2.4 |
| Selfie Camera: 8MP, f/2.0 |
| Audio: Dual Speakers with 3.5mm Audio Jack |
| Battery: 5000mAh, 18W Fast Charge *22.5W charger included |
| Price: RM 649 (4+64GB) RM 749 (6+128GB) |
Price & Availability
The Redmi 10 will be available on 20th August 2021 with two configurations: 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB. Retails at RM 649 and RM 749 respectively.
Final Thoughts
Overall, the Redmi 10 does offers slight upgrade in its camera, display and audio if compared with the Redmi 9. In terms of performance, despite it being powered by the latest Helio G88 compared to the previous Helio G80, these chipsets are in reality quite similar in performance.
In the side-by-side comparison below, you’ll notice that the processor cores and GPU is pretty similar.
| MediaTek | Helio G88 | Helio G80 |
|---|---|---|
| Fabrication Process | TSMc 12nm FinFET | TSMc 12nm FinFET |
| Big cores | 2x Cortex-A75 @ 2.0 GHz | 2x Cortex-A75 @ 2.0 GHz |
| Small cores | 6x Cortex-A55 | 6x Cortex-A55 @ 1.5 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 @ 1.0 GHz | Mali-G52 MC2 @ 950 Mhz |
| Display | 90 Hz @ 1080p+ | 90 Hz @ 720p+, 60 Hz @ 1080p+ |
| RAM | LPDDR4x @ 1800 MHz | LPDDR4x @ 1800 MHz |
| Storage | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Max camera resolution | 64 MP | 48 MP |
| Video capture | 1080p @ 60 fps | 1080 @ 60 fps |
| LTE modem (downlink) | Cat 7 | Cat 7 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (a/b/g/n/ac) | Wi-Fi 5 (a/b/g/n/ac) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
In our opinion, if you currently own a Redmi 9, there isn’t a real need to upgrade to the Redmi 10. However, if you are looking to purchase a new entry-level device, the Redmi 10 is worth your consideration.
If you are considering the Redmi 10, do also check out the Redmi Note 10 and POCO M3 Pro which offers similar specs at a similar price point.
